What have you done today with your Austin Seven

[Bob Culver]

Re minors "driving" .Many, many years ago in the manner of the time I boarded privately for a while. The landlady had an 11 year old daughter and no car. I drove them one weekend to vist a country relation. There was nothing for me or the little girl to do so I drove witht her to view  a local historical site (whaling station with pot as used to cook missionaries)  and to while away the time got her to "drive" very slowly back (With access to all the brakes, instant steering,  and everything within reach Sevens are ideal for such antics.) All went well until she turned in the gateway and ommitted to unravel the steering. The doorhandle caught on the gate and was ripped off the car! I managed to fix the car but I often wonder if the owner was ever told how his gate got dameged.